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Details for DRA203 World Theatre Studies

This subject offers a profound exploration of diverse theatrical traditions and their cultural contexts. Students will compare theatrical practices, presenting solo performances that demonstrate sophisticated understanding and control of acting techniques. This unit is ideal for those looking to deepen their theatrical expertise.

Quick Stats

  • Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
  • Course code: DRA203
  • Credit points: 10

Subject Coordinator

Contact studentsupport@ac.edu.au for more information.

Prerequisite

Unit Content

Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of a world theatre tradition and its cultural and/or theoretical context(s) by appraising a specific performance convention;
  2. Practically demonstrate understanding of a selected performance convention through the confident and effective use of body and voice;
  3. Using a range of resources compare the selected performance convention to ONE other performance practice.
  4. Present and sustain a critically defined vocal characterisation in performance demonstrating control of vocal dynamics; pitch, pace, articulation, tone, projection, timing, cues and rhythm;
  5. Present and sustain a critically defined physical characterisation in performance that demonstrates complexity, belief, control, energy, conviction, clarity and focus;
  6. Present a coherent monologue that uses performance elements to convey an interpretation, establish an actor audience relationship and uses the given performance space;
  7. Demonstrate the detailed application of selected aspect(s) of theatre theory to a performance, using appropriate performance and production elements, to fulfil a specific artistic intention;
  8. Demonstrate advanced creative processes and application of theatre theory to a solo performance; critically analyse how their creative process influenced dramatic choices and led to the development of their specific artistic intention; justify the use of appropriate practical techniques;
  9. Critically evaluate a presented solo performance, critiquing the extent to which artistic intentions were realised, reflecting on learning experiences from a Christian worldview.

Subject Content

  • The Origins of Theatre Around the World and Christian reflections; Ritual, Greek & Roman Theatre, Medieval
  • Commedia dell’ Arte
  • English Renaissance Theatre (Elizabethan, Jacobean & Caroline); Restoration Theatre (Comedy of Manners) 
  • 19th Century Melodrama
  • Asian Theatre
  • Realism (Naturalism); Non-Realism
  • Epic Theatre
  • Theatre of Cruelty
  • Theatre of the Oppressed
  • Poor Theatre
  • Applied Theatre

This course may be offered in the following formats

  • Face to Face (onsite)
  • E-learning (online)
  • Intensive
  • Extensive

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

  • Individual Presentation (40%)
  • Solo Performance (30%)
  • Solo Performance Report (30%)

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